It’s been so long I didn’t even realize Quake had a story.

Looking forward to part 2.

I’d also like to have seen an explanation of that. She knew they weren’t planning on killing T’illips so seems grossly out of character.

I’m sober and did the same.

Couldn’t skip back then.

I loved Joust back in the day. I wish I could feel that joy for it again.

I don’t remember being even remotely concerned. Of course they’re going to solve the problem.

I really don’t get it.

till the last episode which infuriated me that discovery was larger inside than the largest starship ever.

I yelled at the screen. That was just stupid.

I didn’t like the Disco Klingons. It was too much of a change to an established race for me. But, I like your idea and I think I could have been more on board if they had done it that way.

Yeah I think it provided a rough hierarchy and that’s about about it.

Dr. Crusher being a commander, it may have made sense given that the CMO is one of the few people on the ship who has (limited) authority over the captain, and it would feel off to give that authority to someone of lower rank.

Edit: typo

What would a Star Trek show look like which still had senior officers who we are meant to care about and who still get significant development and screen time, but who aren’t thrown into unrealistically dangerous situations on a regular basis? Could such a show survive telling stories without visibly putting those regulars lives on the line so frequently?

That would depend very much on the type of story you’re trying to tell. There’s tons of successful TV out there that doesn’t put the main characters in peril every episode. The question is, would anyone watch it?

• SICKBAY: A team of Starfleet Medical’s best fight for the lives of their patients every week, struggling to cure only the most difficult of cases.
• SISKOS: 30 min slice of life sitcom centered around the patrons of Sisko’s Creole Kitchen.
• Etc…

Alternately, could a show successfully develop a cast of lower ranking “away team” characters who get the “dangerous” screen time while keeping significant focus on the major decision makers on the bridge?

I think the Lower Decks is as close as you get. The main focus of the show is on the “away team” but the senior officers get a good amount screen time and character development along side of them. They get periodically pulled into the shenanigans but, the main focus of the show is the “away team”.